[cobirds] large flock of Crows near Florence, Fremont Co.
This afternoon I had a tight knit flock of 200+ American Crows descend on my yard. Many were sitting in trees, or my fence, while others were picking things from the grond. My resident flock numbers about 15. 200+ is the largest group of crows that i have ever seen in this area in the 5 or so years that I have lived here. Pat Gould ca. 8 mi SSW Florence, Co. Pinyon, Juniper, Blue Grama Grass habitat -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobi...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] I.D.? probable Juv. Rufous-crowned Sparrow 8mssw Florence, Freemont co
Just had what i think was a juv. Rufous-crowned Sparrow in my hand. crown was solid streakschin white but throat rich brownish, thick line over eye buffy, belly white, light wing bars not too'noticable. single thin, whisker mark . line from behind curving down and around brownish, not red. some indication of streaking on brown throat but not at all distinct. a little larger than youngchipping sparrows it was with/near. Anything distinctive I should have looked for to be positive aboutid? I have never found this species in this area, and I have never seen a very young bird up close. Pat Gould8 mi ssw Florenceblue gramma grass, juniper, pinon pine habitat6100 ft. It has been very dry so foraging is poor forthese birds. Pat Gould I am 8 mi. ssw Florence in blue gramma grass-Juniper-Pinion Pine habitatabt 6100 ft on slope of Wet Mountains. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] 5 nest Say's Phoebes (fremont Co)
hi Last years 5 nest phoebes have just begun building in the same location (beneath our back porch roof). They have started two nests about 1 foot apart, one nest each in the locations of last years nest #4 and last years nest #5. The successful nest last year was number 1, and the failed nest was, I think, number 3. This years nests are very near our back door so they may start other nests farther away before finishing one. Pat Gould Florence --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Join us at the 2009 Convention in Alamosa: http://cfo-link.org/convention/index.php You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.as/group/cobirds?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[cobirds] Bl.-chinned Hummingbird in Fremont Co
Hi A female Black-chinned Hummingbird briefly visited my feeder (Pinyon - Juniper - Blue Grama Grass habitat) this afternoon (4/20/09). My previous early date is 19 April for a bird that was apparently just moving through. Black-chinned Hummers that stick around here usually arrive in the last week in April. Mountain Bluebirds and Say's Phoebes are nest building. Pat Gould 8 mi. SSW Florence Fremont Co --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Join us at the 2009 Convention in Alamosa: http://cfo-link.org/convention/index.php You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.as/group/cobirds?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[cobirds] Indigo Bunting near Florence, Fremont Co
In case someone is maintaining migration records this spring there was a male Indigo Bunting at my feeder this morning - 8 mi ssw Florence, Fremont Co - It appeared to be molting and had brown wings and brown smudges on lower back and sides and the tail appeared to be at least partly brown. Pat Gould Florence Pinon-Juniper-Blue Grama Grass habitat --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Join us at the 2009 Convention in Alamosa: http://cfo-link.org/convention/index.php You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.as/group/cobirds?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[cobirds] Rose-breasted Grosbeak, Florence, Fremont Co.
An adult Male Rose-breasted Grosbeak visited my feeder today (5/4/09) along with several black-headed Grosbeaks. Pat Gould ca. 8 mi ssw Florence, Fremont Co Pinyon-Juniper-Blue Grama Grass habitat --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Join us at the 2009 Convention in Alamosa: http://cfo-link.org/convention/index.php You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.as/group/cobirds?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[cobirds] Bewick's Wren nesting in pinyon-juniper of se Fremont Co
Hi I checked a nest box today that I had not looked into since 4/15 when it was absolutely bare (used by Juniper Titmouse in '06 and '07, not used in '08). BIG SURPRISE = It contained a Bewick's Wren sitting on a beautiful nest with 4 eggs! This appears to be an uncommon find according to the Breeding Bird Atlas. Also, at least 5 pairs of Mountain Bluebirds are incubating eggs in nest boxes on my property at this time. Could someone please tell me what atlas block this location is in (see below)? Pat Gould 8 Mi. SSW Florence, Fremont Co. (38 18' 14"N x 105 09' 59"W, 6107' elevation) Pinyon-Juniper-Blue Grama Grass habitat. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Join us at the 2009 Convention in Alamosa: http://cfo-link.org/convention/index.php You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.as/group/cobirds?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[cobirds] Available Banding Equipment
Hi I can no longer band birds because of my health - I would like to donate all of my nets (many all sizes including demo nets) and banding equipment (pretty much everything a bander needs including pliers for steel bands) to, preferably, a university or college ornithology (or zoology) department that has ornithology grad students (can be used for bat studies also). Failing this I could give them to a young ornithologist actively studying birds (and publishing). It would be nice if this equipment is used for Colorado Bird Studies. It might take me a while to pack and ship the stuff or if your in the Florence (Fremont CO) area you could stop by and pick them up. The individual who gets the stuff must have valid state and federal banding permits! Pat Gould Florence. Fremont CO --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org/ Colorado County Birding: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com/ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.as/group/cobirds?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[cobirds] winter arrivals in the pygmy forest near Florence, CO
Hi The Townsend's Solitaires and Steller's Jays arrived on their winter grounds in the pygmy forest sw of FLorence CO just after the last front. The Juniper Berry count is moderate to good here so it should be a good winter Pat Gould Florence, CO Pinyon-Juniper-Blue Gramma Grass habitat --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org/ Colorado County Birding: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com/ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.as/group/cobirds?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[cobirds] Florence, Fremont Co., Field Sparrow
HI earlier I had a Field Sparrow visit the food I put on the ground. I got a very good look with the bird almost filling my scope. It was with Chipping Sparrows for a good comaprison of bills. About 15 min later two Wild Turkeys moved in and spent a lot of time cleaning up all the food I put out as well as scaring off every other bird. I have had Clay-colored and Brewer's Sparrows as well as Green-tailed Towhees visiting among the regulars. The Junipers are alive with American Robins. Pat GOuld Florence, Fremont Co Pinyon-Juniper-Blue Gramma Grass habitat --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org/ Colorado County Birding: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com/ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.as/group/cobirds?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[cobirds] Florence Field Sparrow returned
HI The Field Sparrow at my feeding area returned after the Turkeys had departed. It was feeding in close proximity to Clay-colored and Chipping Sparrows for great comparisons. Bill and eyering clearly visible. Pat Gould Florence, Freemont CO. Juniper-Pinon-Blue Grama Grass habitat --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org/ Colorado County Birding: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com/ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.as/group/cobirds?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[cobirds] Fremont Co. Field Sparrow
Hi A Field Sparrow was at my feeder this morning - perhaps same bird as on 9/25 also Mountain White-crowned Sparrow (After Hatch Year) and Gambel's White-crowned Sparrow Yesterday there was a young Black-headed Grosbeak Pat Gould near Florence, Fremont Co Juniper-Pinon Pine-Blue Gramma Grass habitat --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Colorado Field Ornithologists: http://www.cfo-link.org/ Colorado County Birding: http://www.coloradocountybirding.com/ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.as/group/cobirds?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[cobirds] fos arrivals in Fremont Pinyon-Juniper
I had an adult white-crowned sparrow at my feeder today arrivals in the area last week include Say's Phoebe, Chipping Sparrow, and Mourning Dove Mountain Bluebirds are nest building, House Finchs are courtship feeding Last week a group of 15+ large, fat, Wild Turkeys came by and scraped the feeding ground clean! Pat Gould 8 mi ssw Florence, Fremont Co Pinyon-Juniper-Blue Grama Grass Habitat -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en To unsubscribe, reply using "remove me" as the subject.
[cobirds] Florence Screech Owls
Hi Is the pair of Screech Owls (Western?) nesting in downtown Florence known to anyone? The pair was at the apparent nesting tree tonight where they fledged young last year. Pat Gould Florence, Fremont Co -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en To unsubscribe, reply using "remove me" as the subject.
[cobirds] Freemont Co. BT Hummer & Says Phoebe nesting
Hi I put up my first humminbird feeder this am and an adult male broad-tailed hummingbird has been visiting it off and on all morning. My resident pair of says phoebes has begun next building under the roof of my back porch. Pat Gould ca. 8 mi ssw Florence Fremont Co. 6100 ft elev. Pinyon-juniper-blue grama grass habitat -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en
[cobirds] 5-nest phoebes of Florence
This year the Say's Phoebe pair at my house are busy working on eight (8) nests! All are in a row along the underside of the roof of my back porch. Four are fairly substantial while the other four are not too far along. Both birds appear to be building. One of the substantial nests is in the same spot that has been used in past years. Pat Gould ca. 8 mi ssw Florence Fremont Co. Juniper - Pinyon Pine - Blue Grama Grass habitat -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en
[cobirds] 5-8 nest Say's Phoebe Update
well eight is the final number of nests begun by what i think is the male all by himself. I never saw two birds building at the same time. Nests 1, 7, and 8 are the biggest. Nests 2-6 are about half size. Only nest 8 received a completed lining. Nest 1 is at the site used last year for this pairs first nesting. I checked the nests this morning and: Nest two (no lining) has one egg. Nest 8 has 3 eggs and is probably the nest of final choice. Pat Gould Florence, Fremont Co. Pinyon-Juniper-Blue Grama Grass Habitat -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en
[cobirds] foreign recapture of a banded junco
hi Just got a message from the bird banding lab that an unidentified dark-eyed junco that i banded here in florence on 11/15/07 was recovered in Prince George, British Columbia, Canada on 03/27/10!! I wonder if it had reached home or was still migrating? Does give us some notion as to where some of our junco's are coming from :) Pat Gould ca. 8 mi. ssw Florence, Colorado Pinyon-Juniper-grama grass habitat -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en?hl=en
[cobirds] Some Free Banding Stuff and books
Hi After giving most of my "stuff" to RMBO I find I still have a couple of used nets, a new small scales, many bird bags, several other things and a lot of bird books including Pyle (two versions), Hummingbirds of North America, Sparrows of the US and Canada, Buntings and Sparrows and various other books (15+). They are free but you would have to pick them up at my house (ca. 8 mi. ssw Florence, Fremont Co. - 4+ mi. of dirt road). Pat Gould 3465 Locke Mtn. Rd. Florence, Co. 81226 Pinyon, Juniper, Blue Grama Grass Send me an e-mail if you want a better listing or if you would like directions. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobi...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
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Hi I have just had a reqest for the banding"stuff" I will put another notice on cobirds if i have any left after giving this away. Pat -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobi...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
[cobirds] single band-tailed pigeon in Pygmy Foresgt - Fremont Co
I'm not sure this is of interest but I have a singleband-tailed pigeon feeding on seeds that I havethrown on the ground. This is in grassland/juniper/a few pinon pineshabitat at 6100 ft ca. 8 mi. ssw pf Florence, fremont co. the plumagelooks all new as if it recentlywent through a complete molt. Pat Gould -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to cobirds@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
